November Employee Benefits Blog
2024 Massachusetts HIRD Form Filing Window Approaches for Employers
Blog11/18/2024
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Massachusetts HIRD Form Information Attention: Massachusetts Employers with Six or More Employees in Massachusetts. The Annual Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD) form is due no later...

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The Impact of Early MSK Intervention and Virtual Care
Blog11/07/2024
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When thinking through your employer-sponsored health plan, how much attention is given to employee musculoskeletal health? Many health plan designs today don’t encourage early intervention for...

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Employee Engagement and Year-Round Communication in Pharmacy Operations
Blog10/24/2024
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In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape of 2024, employee engagement and continuous communication have become non-negotiable components for success in pharmacy operations. For companies managing...

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IRS Releases 2025 Inflation-Adjusted Amounts for Healthcare FSAs, Commuter Benefits, and More
Blog10/22/2024
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Health FSAs On October 22, 2024, the IRS announced in Rev. Proc. 2024-40 the annual inflation adjustments for the 2025 tax year. Included in this announcement, and of consequence to the employee...

Telehealth Relief Update
Telehealth Relief Update: Impact on Plans for 2025 and Beyond
Blog10/17/2024
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As we commented upon in our January 2023 guidance, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA 2023) introduced numerous provisions directly affecting employers, including some welcome relief for...

Developing-Impactful-Employee-Resource-Groups
Developing Impactful Employee Resource Groups
Blog10/15/2024
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Employee resource groups, also known as ERGs, can provide a new avenue for engagement and education for an organization's employees. These groups have historically been designed and crafted to...

Out-of-Pocket Maximum Amounts Announced for 2026
Out-of-Pocket Maximum Amounts Announced for 2026
Blog10/10/2024
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced the 2026 Benefit Parameters, outlining the maximum out-of-pocket (OOP) limits applicable to non-grandfathered plans for plan years...

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New Rules on Mental Health Parity Finalized - Next Steps for Employers
Blog10/09/2024
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The long anticipated Final Rules regarding the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) were published to the Federal Register on September 23, 2024, as issued by the U.S. Departments...

Building a Year Round Communications Calendar
Building a Year-Round Communications Calendar
Blog10/08/2024
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The well-being of employees is a critical component to the success of many employers' health plans today, and effective communication is the cornerstone of promoting a healthy workplace culture. A...

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